Epidote (''pinwheel''-shaped group)

Item Description

In the mineral world, Epidote is not a rare species, but outside of a few world localities, it's not terribly easy to find really good display specimens. This piece is from a recent find Pakistan, but it's not from the typical finds in the Gilgit-Baltistan region, but rather from Zard Mountain in Balochistan. It features a distinctly different color and style of crystals. They are actually some of the most exemplary crystals of Epidote from Pakistan from the standpoint of form and morphology. The crystals on this specimen have very good luster, with smooth crystal faces and a dark greenish-black color and attractive "chisel"-shaped terminations. The Epidotes have formed a beautiful "pinwheel"-shaped crystal group, free of matrix. The piece is in condition on the front side, but it's not complete on the edges where it was separated from the pocket wall. You could fool a lot of people when you ask them, "where is this Epidote from?", because I think most people would either answer Austria, Alaska, Kenya or somewhere else before they thought it was from Pakistan. A great small cabinet display specimen for any fan of worldwide Epidotes or excellent crystal morphology.